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How do I take apart the vacuum head to clean it

My dyson vacuum cleaner doesn't seem to have the same suction power it used to. I have cleaned out the canister and have taken apart the vacuum head (for cleaning carpets) and it doesn't seem to be blocked but it seems to lose suction by the time it reaches the head. The suction is strong at the end of the hose (where you attach the telescopic attachment with vacuum head) Any ideas?
Thanks,
Irene

Manual for taking apart vacuum head for model 1163493592C

With cleaning carpets with the Stowaway when the head gets a blockage it makes a high pitched whining sound and requires unblocking - then works fine. Now when vacuuming the head always makes the same sound when the head is against the carpet. you can also see that the rollers are slow or stopped. We have pulled the Stowaway virtually completely apart and checked for blockages as well as washed the filter and no difference. Any ideas?

I want to take apart and clean my D4C Rainbow and my E series 1 speed, I bought both of them on Ebay, and both have odors,( They are suppose to be the vacuum that cleans and purifies the air) that leaves the house smelling like smoke, and musk. We do not smoke, and we do not have pets. Uckie! Thanks'

Sorry, but a Rainbow D4 has no filtration at all. The E series has a HEPA filter that needs replacing. You can put liquid Lysol in the water on the D4 and that will help ...
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My hoover vacuum runs for about 10-15 minutes then the saftey feature shuts it off(overheat?). i have taking it apart a cleaned it with no results, added new bag also. after an hour it cools down and works again. do i just need a new vacuum?

Do you have suction through the tools? Does it look like it picks up when it runs? The machine could be clogged and that would cause the problem, but unfortunately the sensor that shuts the machine off could be bad if the machine isnt clogged. Its no ...
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My powerhead on my EXL Tri-Star goes on then shuts off. When youturn it upside downit runs, then back on the floor it stops. Is it the belt inside the powerhead and if so to I take the head apart and replace this belt. Can any vacuum repair place fix this if I have the part. Vacuum was purchased in March 2000 Thank you, Dianne Miller [email protected]

A vac shop is probably going to require you to use their parts for warranty purposes. but its pretty simple. most shops should be capable to do it. ...
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Wondering if the head is plugged up because it makes a sound like air is escaping somewhere. I've replaced the original cloth bag with a comparable "O" paper bag from Sears. I tried to see if there was a clog in the hose by placing a broom handle in the hose to see if something would loosen. I also cleaned the filter and the air filter. If the head is plugged, how can I fix it? We can't get the vacuum apart. Thanks.

The vacuum stopped working when i was vacuuming. The bag had a hole in it so all the dirt and stuff where clogging the filters. I cleaned them and put a new bag in but it will not turn back on. So I want to take it apart to see if there is more dirt on the inside,

How to take apart a broan bn190 vacuum head - Broan-NuTone Vacuums

** suction The best way to describe it is that when I was vacuuming I could see dust clouds at the front of the vacuum where the light is swirling around in the air. It was like it was blowing dust around instead of picking it up. I checked the tubing and found that it was clogged with some paper and hair ***** etc.... So I cleaned it out and tried it again and it still was not picking up properly. I had my husband take all the tubing apart to check for other clogging and there was none. When I

You have an airflow problem. You may still have a blocked intake or tube, also check the filter. The air is supposed to go in the bottom (of course) and I'm sure you k**w where it goes out. You probably can **te a reduction in exhaust. If this is ...
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I have had my Bissell 6591-X for 2 years. I hate it! No matter what I do all the fuzz, hair, whatever fills up around the upper filter before it even starts to deposit in the cup. It has done this ever since I bought it. No matter how much I take it apart, clean it, clean filters, empty the cup, nothing does any good. I spill more dirt onto the vacuum and floor than ever gets in the cup. I will never buy another Bissell.

I have a Kenmore 116.36932 (upright-bagless vacuum) that the motor protector by-pass valve has opened. I've clean out the area between the agitator brush where the flexible extension hose starts. There was some blockage there. I checked the rest of the system (extenstion hose, back filter area, pipe area to canister and area to side filter. I took the 2 filters out and the by-pass valve is still open.
Where else could there be a blockage that I can take apart to clean and put back together

My Reliable T730A Canister Steam Vacuum is not working. The red (empty) light stays on even though its full and it doesn't produce any steam. I doubt that the water is getting down into the heating chamber. How easy is it to take apart and clean or can I just blow compressed air through it? Any help most appreciated. Steve [email protected]

You can probably just blow it out with the air compressor. If you have a air pressure regulator on the air compressor then I would turn it down to about 30-40 psi. Then try to blow out the line. ...
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I have a kenmore whispertone 300, model 116 28612791, serial # DH0809803. I need to take the power head apart to clean it but can't figure out how. I don't have the manual for it. Is there a page of instructions I could print out? Thanks Lisa Coster [email protected]

I need an operational manual for a beam central vac model 178. It came with the house and I need to take it apart and clean it. Does the filter thing inside the system come off. It is caked in dust and dirt and I think it is effecting the performance of the vacuum.

Kenmore upright vacuum model 116.35923500. not rotating when on. Easy way to clean without taking apart?

There is a switch that tells the cleaner that the upright is locked \015\012upright and the beater bar won't spin until you depress the foot release\015\012 and tilt the cleaner. This switch mount is poorly designed, its just \015\012sitting in a poc ...
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Oreck XL21 just will not work at all any more. Beater is clean - belt is fine. Fresh bag - inflates. Took the thing apart - checked for blockages at intake, bag entry, and the tube.
It just doesn't vacuum anything. No suction at all for anything stronger than air.
I'd say it doesn't ****, but that would be ironic.
Are these known for just "quitting" after a while? We take it in for maintenance as recommended to replace filters, etc.
Is there some miracle trick to make it work or sho

Did you make sure the brush turns freely? Even though it is clean, if it does not turn freely with the belt, it will not beat the carpet and pull debris up into the unit.\015\012\015\012Another (drastic?) thing to try would be to take the unit ...
Vacuums

Bag was not on good, resulted in dust,dirt, dog hair everywhere...have cleaned pretty thoroughly but vacuum does not have any suction. After taking apart did find that the larger wide belt is broke but I think that just affects the self propel...is there a belt tied to suction? HELP!

Hello,
I have Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Model 116, serial # DH1037491.
The brush roll does not spin. I do not know how to take it apart and clean. I will appreciate very much any advice.
Thanks in advance

I have an older Electrolux canister vacuum - model #2100 and the temperature sensor shuts down the motor. How to I take apart and clean?

Check to be certain the thermo lite is on and not the bag full indicator. The thermo detector is very reliable, but the bag fill valve often fails. If it is the thermo, check your hose and wand for blockage by dropping a coin through them,before ope ...
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Sears 116.31913 Lower units, vacuum motor and agitator power head do not have power/115v to them and won't run. I'm trying to take the handle apart to access the on off switch. I've taken all observable screws out and cannot separate the handle and section immediatly below the handle to access the on/off switch, to trouble shoot. Any tips for separating the plactic pieces enclosing the on/off switch?